language

New ACA Language Subcommittee

New ACA Language Subcommittee

The new ACA Language Subcommittee of the WSO Literature Committee announces that its volunteer members have developed and adopted the following Statement of Purpose. The purpose of the Language Subcommittee is to recommend language and words for ACA literature that...

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Finding Belonging

Finding Belonging

Reaching out for help and connection didn’t come easily. Being an Adult Child, I scan new environments wondering, "Is this space safe?"; "Will I be accepted while revealing my True Self?" I asked myself these questions when I first joined ACA.  As an immigrant,...

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Tradition Two

Tradition Two

At a recent meeting, it was mentioned in passing that ACA literature needs to use gentle, suggestive language. Of course, we want the language in ACA materials to be respectful. Surely, we all want an atmosphere of gentle safety to prevail, but in ACA service, getting...

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